UTAH-Arches & Capitol Reef National Parks 2010
WALKING THE WORLD®
Dates: May 2-8 and October 2-8, 2010 7-days
Land Cost: $1995 Double Occupancy
Single Supplement: $255
Lodging: Motels
Difficulty: Moderate. Hikes average 5-8 miles daily
Trip Begins: Grand Junction, CO
Trip Ends: Grand Junction, CO
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Located in Southeastern Utah, the areas we will visit contain some of America's wildest and most remote canyons, arches, and natural bridges. Our explorations will take us into side canyons that were some of the last places to be explored in the U.S.
Our first days will find us in Dead Horse State Park and in Arches National Park, just north of Moab, Utah. During our time here we will enjoy a number of trails, including our beginning hike to Dead Horse Point and some of the most spectacular views in the area and a longer 5-mile trek along the desert "Primitive Trail” in Arches National Park. We’ll then explore the southern unit of Canyonland’s National Park and two fabulous hikes in one of Utah’s jewels, Capitol Reef National Park.
 ITINERARY: (May change at the discretion of the trip leader.)
B = Breakfast included, L = Lunch included, D = Dinner included.
Pre-trip Our trip begins after breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on Day 1. We strongly suggest that you overnight in Grand Junction.
Located in Southeastern Utah, the two separate canyon systems we will visit contain some of America's wildest and most remote canyons, arches, and natural bridges. Our explorations will take us into side canyons that were some of the last places to be explored in the U.S.
Our first three days will find us in Arches National Park, just north of Moab, Utah. During our time here we will enjoy a number of trails, including our beginning hike to Delicate Arch and a longer 5-mile trek along the Park's desert "primitive trail." Hikes here will include Delicate Arch and the Primitive Trail. Our last three days will find us exploring the wonders of one of Utah’s jewels, Capitol Reef National Park, on the Chimney Rock and Pleasant Creek trails.
ITINERARY: (May change at the discretion of the trip leader.) 
Pre-trip Our trip begins after breakfast at 9:00 a.m. on Day 1. We strongly suggest that you overnight in Grand Junction. We can assist you with hotel reservations.
Day 1 Our first day's travel takes us from Colorado’s western edge to Arches National Park in Utah. Along the way we’ll follow a narrow red rock canyon down which the mighty Colorado channels its course through time. This first day is an opportunity to become acquainted with other members of the group and to view the fascinating changes in landforms.
Our first hike of our trip is to Delicate Arch, probably one of Utah’s most beautiful arches. We’ll take our time on this 3-mile route, visiting settler John Wolfe’s cabin along the way. We’ll also spend some time at the visitor’s center to acquaint ourselves with the area’s geography and explore the numerous arches around the area called the “Windows”. L, D
 Day 2 Today begins with a short hike to Landscape Arch, the world’s longest natural arch before venturing off to hike the park’s Primitive Trail, a 5-mile trek along arches, fins, and canyon rims that includes a lunch stop at the majestic Double O Arch. B, L
Day 3 In the afternoon, we’ll do a 2-mile hike in Dead Horse Point State Park high atop the plateau looking over some of the area’s most spectacular scenery, including Canyonlands National Park, the Maze, and the snow-capped La Sal Mountains. Then we’ll head to the northern section of Canyonlands National Park for a hike at Upheaval Dome. B, L
 Day 4 After a hearty breakfast, we’ll head south and west to Capitol Reef National Park. On our drive we'll head south through Bluff, Utah, and enjoy a trip through the Valley of the Gods before ascending the spectacular face of the mesa to Muley Point. Our day will include panoramic views of Glen Canyon and Lake Powell. The Fremont River trail offers us a short but spectacular view of Capitol Reef. B, L, D
Day 5 Chimney Rock Canyon, 9 miles. One of the most beautiful hikes in the park, Chimney Rock itself is a graceful spire of Moenkopi and Shirarump sandstones. Our walk takes us under towering cliffs of Wingate sandstone and through numerous beds of petrified wood, providing excellent views of Navajo sandstone domes and allowing us the opportunity to explore the areas around several unique pour-offs. The end of the hike requires crossing the Fremont River, so bring some old tennis shoes. Dinner out at Torrey's world class cafe! B, L
 Day 6 Pleasant Creek is our destination today. Located off the Park's Scenic Drive, this gentle trail follows Pleasant Creek to the east edge of Capitol Reef. Our day includes fabulous views of the towering sandstone walls, ancient Anasazi Petroglyphs, beautiful cottonwoods in full color, hopefully, and gorgeous views alone the entire route. B, L, D
Day 7 Drive to Grand Junction, Colorado. Arrive by 2:00 p.m.
WEATHER: Canyon country weather can be unpredictable but in October daytime temperatures are usually in the mid to upper 60's and 70's. Temperatures in April and May are more variable but are usually in the 70's and 80's during the day. Nighttime temperatures are usually in the 40's, but can drop lower. Precipitation this time of year is usually less than 1inch.
WHAT WE PROVIDE:
Walking The World guide
6 nights lodging (double occupancy)
Meals as listed
Entrance Fees to all parks
All ground transportation while on tour
All admission fees to scheduled stops
Good fun, humor, and companionship
 
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